Definitions for efflux

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outflow, effluence, efflux(noun)

the process of flowing out

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efflux(Noun)

The process of flowing out.

efflux(Noun)

That which has flowed out.

The efflux of a boil is gross!

efflux(Verb)

To run out.

When three years efflux, the claim will have prescribed.

efflux(Verb)

To flow forth.

efflux(Verb)

To pass away.

Origin: From effluxus, from effluo, from ex + fluo.

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Efflux(noun)

the act or process of flowing out, or issuing forth; effusion; outflow; as, the efflux of matter from an ulcer; the efflux of men's piety

Efflux(noun)

that which flows out; emanation; effluence

Efflux(verb)

to run out; to flow forth; to pass away

Origin: [See Effluent, Flux.]

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Efflux

Active efflux is a mechanism responsible for moving out of toxic substances and antibiotics outside the cell; this is considered to be a vital part of xenobiotic metabolism. This mechanism is important in medicine as it can contribute to bacterial antibiotic resistance.
Efflux systems function via an energy-dependent mechanism to pump out unwanted toxic substances through specific efflux pumps. Some efflux systems are drug-specific, whereas others may accommodate multiple drugs, and thus contribute to bacterial multidrug resistance.